Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Akash Jyoti (https://www.akashjyoti.com/). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information of our website visitors, readers, and users.

This Privacy Policy explains how M/S. SIT PUBLICATIONS PVT. LTD. (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) may collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit or use our website, read our news articles, access our e-paper editions, or communicate with us.

By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with its terms, please discontinue using the website.

2. Information We May Collect

Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect the following types of information:

A. Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as:

Name and email address.
Phone number and other contact details.
Information included in messages, feedback, inquiries, or correspondence sent to us.
Any other information you choose to provide.

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

IP address.
Browser type and version.
Device type and operating system.
Pages visited and time spent on the website.
Date and time of visits.
Referring website addresses and general usage information.

C. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand visitor preferences, analyze traffic, and enhance the user experience.

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect some website features.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected for the following purposes:

To operate, maintain, and improve our website and digital publications.
To provide access to news articles, e-paper editions, and other website content.
To respond to inquiries, feedback, complaints, and requests.
To understand website traffic and visitor engagement.
To maintain website security and prevent fraudulent, unauthorized, or harmful activities.
To communicate important information about our services, where appropriate.
To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and lawful requests.
To protect our rights, users, and business interests.

We will use personal information only for legitimate purposes and as permitted by applicable law.

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties as part of our stated privacy practices.

We may share information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: With trusted service providers who assist with website hosting, maintenance, analytics, security, email communications, or other operational services.
Legal Requirements: When disclosure is required by applicable law, a court order, or a lawful request from an authorized government authority.
Security and Protection: When reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, property, or security of the Company, our users, or others.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, restructuring, acquisition, or transfer of business assets, subject to applicable legal requirements.

Any sharing of personal information will be subject to applicable legal obligations.

5. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, external services, or other online resources.

We do not control the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. Visiting an external website is subject to that website's own terms and privacy policy.

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of third-party websites before sharing personal information with them.

6. Advertising and Analytics

Our website may use third-party analytics tools or advertising services to understand visitor activity, measure website performance, or display advertisements.

These third parties may use cookies, pixels, or similar technologies in accordance with their respective policies and applicable law.

Where required, appropriate consent or privacy controls will be provided. Users may also manage relevant preferences through their browser settings or the applicable third-party service.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, loss, or misuse.

However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted through the internet.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, provide our services, resolve disputes, maintain records, and comply with applicable legal requirements.

When information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to delete, anonymize, or securely dispose of it, subject to applicable law.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

Request access to personal information we hold about you.
Request correction or updating of inaccurate information.
Request deletion of personal information where legally permissible.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Raise questions, concerns, or complaints regarding the handling of your personal information.

To exercise any applicable rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for a general readership. We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children in violation of applicable law.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us inappropriately, please contact us so that we can review the matter and take appropriate action where necessary.

11. Privacy and Applicable Indian Laws

We aim to handle personal information in accordance with applicable Indian data protection and privacy laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and applicable rules and provisions in force, as relevant to our activities.

Where applicable, we will process personal data in accordance with relevant legal requirements concerning notice, consent, data security, individual rights, and the handling of personal information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, business practices, technology, or applicable legal requirements.

Any revised version will be published on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage users to review this page periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us:

M/S. SIT PUBLICATIONS PVT. LTD.

Website: https://www.akashjyoti.com/

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +91 90006 57700

Registered/Business Address:
G-02, Classic Court Annex,
Erramanzil Colony, Somajiguda,
Hyderabad, Telangana – 500082, India.

We will make reasonable efforts to review and respond to privacy-related inquiries in accordance with applicable law.